Sermons on Connect The Dot:

Praise And Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part two focuses on why we sing and spend time in Praise & Worship.

[NORTHPOINT CHURCH VIDEO] -for the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at what we do here at Fire & Water, and in the broader picture what we do at church in general. -because church can be weird. If you’ve never been to church, if you’re not from that church, sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Methodist

God Of All Game Changers Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Dec 10, 2010

This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

God of All Game Changers 11/28/10 podcast.nhcoc.com VIDEO: TERRY FOX Fox was a distance runner and basketball player for his high school and Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. His right leg was amputated in 1977 after he was diagnosed with bone cancer, though he continued to run using ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012

Some people think that the only reason to pray is to cause a change in our own thinking. But the Bible teaches that prayer can make a difference in what God does, and that prayer can also have an effect on our circumstances.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. The apostle Paul is praying. He is praying for the Christians in Ephesus, & he is also praying for us, for all those down through the ages who come to know Jesus as Savior & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Egypt, Again

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 28, 2018

A message on obedience in the face of opposition

INTRODUCTION Many communities are forced to reckon with good things that somehow slip through the cracks. In Claymont DE, one of those things ended up as a blessing. The community has developed a quarter-century-long tradition around a quirky piece of folklore—the humble Claymont Christmas Weed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross-Examination (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 6, 2020

A few weeks ago I did a play on words sermon titled Cross-Contamination. Today, I'm doing the same thing with the term, cross-examination. I'm using the term from the perspective of examining things through a spiritual lens. It's time for cross-examination.

CROSS-EXAMINATION (part one) A few weeks ago I did a play on words sermon titled Cross-Contamination. Today, I'll be doing the same thing with the term, cross-examination. We know this term from a trial. The first attorney asks a witness questions and then the other one is allowed to ask ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Hebrews 12:1-3, Luke 14:25-35, 2 Peter 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can Be Perfect? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

One of the most wide spread heresies among Christians is the idea that all God cares about is getting people saved. The Bible, however, makes it clear that God is not satisfied until His children are perfected, and made complete and mature in Christ.

Mozart was only 25 years old when he settled in Vienna in 1781. Ten years later he was dead, but his commitment to perfection made his mark live on and crown him as one of the princes of music. Those ten years were years of struggle for survival. He lived in poverty with little food, and often ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

5 Star Disciples At Work

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2021

No matter the environment and no matter your boss, you are called to place a steeple at your workplace. Work as unto the Lord! No matter where or how your receive your paycheck, picture taking the Lord’s Supper while at work.

For more than a century, a French company has issued a series of guide books where they award stars to the best restaurants. It’s the Michelin rating system. Here’s a quick run-down of their rating system - Three stars is exceptional cuisine and worthy of a special journey. Two stars is excellent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spirtual Viruses

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

An all day sermon about sins that attack our Christianity.

Spiritual Viruses About a month ago I wasn’t paying attention clicking open junk e-mails. And I clicked on one and as soon as I did it I knew I was in trouble. I ran my anti virus program but it had been to long since I updated it and it only caught one virus. I thought that I was safe but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Meet My Needs Series

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011

Learning to ask God to meet our needs through prayer

Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer "God Meet My Needs" Matthew 6:11 Children writing to there pastor about prayer: Dear Pastor, Could you say a special blessing for my Aunt Beatrice? She has been looking for a husband for 12 years and still hasn’t found one. Yours sincerely, Debbie. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Of Significance

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2002

Christmas Eve parable -- kind of silly and serious at the same time -- poking a little fun at my own Scandinavian heritage. From the beginning the trained observers have failed to recognize the significance of the Nativity.

The Middle East is a troubled place. And, really, this is nothing new. The land that we call Israel or Palestine has been characterized by instability for as long as we can remember. The players change but the game is the same. It’s all very complicated -- hinging on geographical and political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Remembering Jesus Faithfully Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

The importance of the Lord’s Supper in maintaining your relationship with Jesus.

REMEMBERING JESUS FAITHFULLY MARK 14:12-26 How is your memory? I heard of an older couple that was having some trouble remembering so they signed up to take a memory course together. A few months later the husband was out working in his garden when a neighbor stopped by and began to talk to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing The Joy Of Fellowship! Series

Contributed by Jamie Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Christians are called to enter into fellowship with God and each other.

Introduction In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda Civic, so she set off where only four-wheel drives normally venture. The first ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Last Place

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

the last chapter says we win

Intro: EBS—last place team—0-10—coach had other coaches pick his team during draft picks. Last place is a tough place to be, except in one place, the Bible. Because today, we can rejoice in that Jesus is in last place. IN LAST PLACE REVELATION CHAPTER ONE Background: John had been banished to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wise Men Still Seek The King Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2008

The wise men from the east teach us two valuable lessons. If we want to experience the joy of Christmas, then we must seek the King, and worship Him today.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK THE KING INTRO: (From Sermon Central dot com). Retailers of all sorts are frantically slashing prices on their merchandise to entice consumers to buy more stuff, to get more goodies. Here are some 2008 sample ads collected in one week: • Wal-Mart wants us to buy more so we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Little Is Much

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

no matter what we bring to Jesus, he will use it to bless others

LITTLE IS MUCH Jn 6:1-15 Only miracle, besides resurrection, repeated in all 4 gospels. Some try to explain this miracle away: When they saw the boy was willing to share his lunch they all took out their lunch baskets. Miracle was in convincing the Jews to share! Would they want to crown him king ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal